At his graduation ceremony in 1979, Albom promises to stay in touch. They bond, and Morrie sponsors Albom’s honor’s thesis. For 35 years Morrie teaches sociology at Brandeis University, where he and his department develop innovative teaching methods and encourage their students to participate in the civil rights and anti-war movements.Īuthor Albom attends Brandeis in the mid-1970s and takes classes from Morrie.
He studied hard, earned a PhD, and for several years observed patients at a mental hospital. As a child, Morrie lost his mother to disease and struggled with poverty.
The book’s namesake is Morrie Schwartz, a beloved professor who enjoys conversations, long walks in nature, beautiful music, and dancing.
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